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The holy place of worship for the Moslems is called
a mosque. With the spread of the Islamic religion came wealth and prosperity.
This was soon reflected in the more elaborately designed mosques. It was
through the architecture of the mosque, a magnificent arched courtyard
with domed fountains and minarets [towers from which the faithful are called
to worship], that they made their best known artistic contribution.
This is one of Hatouf's own designs, a lovely synthesis of minarets
and domes in soft blues with a sprinkling of yellow and red for flavor.
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